(08) 8297 5277

Stapleton Chiropractic - trusted by Adelaide families for over 50 years

528 Marion Road · Plympton Park · Adelaide

Looking for a Chiropractor in Adelaide? You've Found Us on Marion Road.

Care that fits your day when you need it most: early starts, late finishes, and a clear plan without pressure. If lower back, neck, or day-to-day stiffness is slowing you down, book a first visit on Marion Road. No lock-in plans. The decision is always yours.

Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) at Stapleton Chiropractic, Plympton Park
Dr Sam Johnson (Principal Chiropractor)
B.Sc.(Chiro), M.Chiro.(Macq) Adelaide chiropractor · Marion Road

B.Sc.(Chiro), M.Chiro.(Macq) · AHPRA Registered

Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) has practised on Marion Road for over 10 years, continuing a clinic families have trusted since 1972.

Stapleton Chiropractic · Est. 1972 · ACA Member

(08) 8297 5277

Does this sound like you?

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Quick Answers

Straight answers before you book.

Why choose Stapleton as your Adelaide chiropractor? Most asked

Trusted by Adelaide families for over 50 years on the Marion Road corridor. Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) has practised here for over 10 years. We explain your findings and options clearly. Individual responses vary.

Do you accept private health? Most asked

All major private health funds accepted where your cover applies.

What if I'm not sure chiropractic is right for me? Most asked

That is a fair place to start. Your first visit is an honest assessment before choosing a path of care.

Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) explains findings in language that is easy to follow. If chiropractic may help, you hear what that could look like. If care is not the right fit here, we will say so and can help refer and point you in the right direction.

For some soft tissue concerns, cold laser therapy (Adelaide Cold Laser) may be discussed in-house. Ask at your visit. Individual responses vary.

Does treatment hurt? Is care comfortable?

Many people find care comfortable. Some may feel temporary discomfort during or after assessment or treatment. That varies from person to person.

Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) adapts care to you: your presentation, your preferences where clinically appropriate, and what is safe. Hands-on and gentle low-force options are available where clinically appropriate.

We explain what we plan before we begin, and you stay in the conversation throughout. The aim is care that is as comfortable and suitable as possible for you. Individual responses vary.

Where do I park and how do I find you?

528 Marion Road, Plympton Park SA 5038. Free on-site parking at the clinic. Easy access via the main road if you are already driving past. Open in Maps.

Transparent fees

Clear numbers. No surprises.

Initial visit Save over 40% vs the SA average $69 initial · SA average $122*

Initial consultation

$69

SA average: $122*

Stapleton$69
SA average*$122

Standard visit

$60

SA average: $71*

Stapleton$60
SA average*$71
All major health funds accepted You choose what happens next

After your assessment, you choose how you'd like to proceed. The decision is always yours.

*Australian Chiropractors Association Consultation Fee Survey 2025 (SA data). All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.

Ready to book?

Choose a time that suits. No referral needed.

Your first visit
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)

Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)

B.Sc.(Chiro), M.Chiro.(Macq) · Adelaide chiropractor

$69

Initial consultation

Open the live diary and pick a time that suits

  • $69 first visit
  • Weekdays 7am to 7pm
  • Saturday mornings
  • Free on-site parking
  • All major health funds
  • No lock-in plans

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All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary.

What Happens in Your First Assessment

Clear steps. You stay in control of what happens next.

Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) listening to a patient at the start of a first visit
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We listen first

Your story, work demands, and what is getting in the way of normal days.

Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) completing a physical assessment
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Thorough assessment

Movement, relevant orthopaedic tests, and a careful look at the area that bothers you.

Where possible, treatment may be provided on the first visit.*

*Only where clinically appropriate, based on clinical need and suitability. Individual responses vary.

Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) explaining assessment findings clearly
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Clear answers

What we found, what it may mean for you, and sensible options from here.

Reception at Stapleton Chiropractic during a patient handoff
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A plan you control

If care may help, we outline options. You choose whether and how to proceed.

Assessment findings and any care offered are individual. Treatment is only provided where clinically appropriate. Individual responses vary.

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What sets this clinic apart

Plain facts Adelaide adults often weigh up before booking.

Trusted by Adelaide families for over 50 years

A long-standing clinic on Marion Road. Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) has practised here for over 10 years, continuing care families have trusted since 1972.

Options explained clearly

We assess first and explain your options clearly. If care is not the right fit here, we will say so and can help refer and point you in the right direction.

Hands-on and gentle low-force options are available where clinically appropriate.*

*Only when clinically suitable. Individual responses vary. Soft tissue options may include cold laser therapy (Adelaide Cold Laser).

Hours that fit work

Early starts and evenings weekdays, plus Saturday mornings. Care that can sit around work, school runs, and errands.

Transparent fees

$69 initial and $60 standard. All major health funds accepted where your cover applies.

Cold laser therapy (Adelaide Cold Laser) may be available for some soft tissue and inflammatory concerns. Ask at your visit.

Different clinics suit different people. Use this as a practical checklist, not a ranking of other practitioners.

Care that fits your day

Practical hours and easy access on Marion Road, so care can fit around work, school pick-up, and errands, not the other way around.

Stapleton Chiropractic clinic exterior on Marion Road, Plympton Park
528 Marion Road, Plympton Park Green clinic front · free on-site parking
Weekdays 7am-7pm Saturday mornings Easy access via Marion Road Before or after work / school pick-up Free on-site parking
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528 Marion Road, Plympton Park Free parking on site
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Common concerns people bring

Musculoskeletal concerns we regularly assess. Tap a card for more detail. This list is not exhaustive.

Illustration of the lower back region

Back pain

Stiffness, seizing when you bend, or desk-day ache that lingers into the evening.

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What you might be feeling

Aching or stiffness in the lower or mid-back. Pain that gets worse after sitting, standing, or lifting. Difficulty bending or twisting comfortably.

The Stapleton connection

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people book here. We assess spine, posture, and movement to understand what may be contributing, then map a clear path based on findings.

A proper assessment

You do not need to work it out alone. Assessment aims to clarify what may be going on and the most appropriate next steps. Individual responses vary.

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Illustration of the neck and upper spine region

Neck pain

Tightness or stiffness that may make driving, screens, or sleep harder than they should be.

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What you might be feeling

Stiff or tight neck, especially in the morning. Pain turning your head. Tension that spreads into the shoulders or upper back.

The Stapleton connection

We check neck movement, posture, and the muscles around it. Many people find a clearer picture of the likely drivers as reassuring as the care itself.

A proper assessment

You do not need to work it out alone. Assessment aims to clarify what may be going on and the most appropriate next steps. Individual responses vary.

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Illustration related to head and neck tension patterns

Headaches & migraines

Tension-style or migraine-type patterns that may build through a long workday. Assessment first.

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What you might be feeling

Recurring tension-style headaches, especially around the base of the skull, temples, or end of a desk day. Some people also describe migraine-type patterns with sensitivity to light, sound, or movement.

The Stapleton connection

Many headaches have a neck or posture component. Assessment looks at spine and muscle tension to see whether something structural may be contributing. Migraine-type presentations need careful individual assessment, and care is only discussed when it may be appropriate.

A proper assessment

You do not need to work it out alone. Assessment aims to clarify what may be going on and the most appropriate next steps. Individual responses vary.

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Illustration related to lower back and leg nerve-type pathways

Sciatica, herniated disc & pinched nerve

Leg or arm pain, pins and needles, or nerve-type symptoms that may relate to the spine or disc. Individual assessment required.

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What you might be feeling

Shooting or burning pain into a leg or an arm, pins and needles, or nerve-type symptoms that travel away from the neck or lower back. Some people arrive after being told they may have a herniated disc, a pinched nerve, sciatica, or neck-related arm symptoms.

The Stapleton connection

We use hands-on testing to help identify where irritation may be coming from, then discuss care, imaging, or referral if that is the safer path. The aim is a clearer picture of what may be driving your symptoms now, whether they run into a leg, an arm, or both.

A proper assessment

You do not need to work it out alone. Assessment aims to clarify what may be going on and the most appropriate next steps. Individual responses vary.

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Illustration of the mid-back and shoulder region

Mid-back & shoulder pain

Tension between the blades, desk strain, or movement limits that may interfere with work, training, or sleep.

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What you might be feeling

Tension between the shoulder blades, mid-back ache, desk strain, or restricted arm movement that gets in the way of work or sleep.

The Stapleton connection

We assess upper back, shoulder movement, and posture together. Care often pairs hands-on work with practical day-to-day changes.

A proper assessment

You do not need to work it out alone. Assessment aims to clarify what may be going on and the most appropriate next steps. Individual responses vary.

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Illustration related to spinal posture and load

Posture strain & scoliosis

Commuter and desk load, or concerns about spinal curves, that may show up as tightness or uneven strain.

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What you might be feeling

End-of-day tightness from commuting, screens, or long sits that never quite resets overnight. Some people also notice uneven posture, one-sided load, or have questions about scoliosis or spinal curves.

The Stapleton connection

We look at how load and posture may be stacking through the day, and assess movement and spinal presentation carefully. For scoliosis-related concerns, assessment aims to clarify what may be contributing and whether care, monitoring, or referral may be the wiser path. Options are individual. No one-size plan.

A proper assessment

You do not need to work it out alone. Assessment aims to clarify what may be going on and the most appropriate next steps. Individual responses vary.

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Not seeing your concern here?

This list is not exhaustive. We assess many concerns beyond those named here. Even if care is not the right fit here, we can help refer and point you in the right direction.

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We see more than we can list

People bring many different presentations. The cards above are common examples only. If yours is not named, that does not mean we cannot assess it.

A consultation is not wasted

Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) works as a primary contact practitioner. Even when chiropractic care is not appropriate for your presentation, the consult still has value. Where appropriate, we can help refer and point you in the right direction so you can pursue next steps that may better fit your concerns and goals, where that is possible.

In-house options & referral

For some soft tissue and inflammatory concerns, cold laser therapy (Adelaide Cold Laser) may be available at the same address. Ask at your visit. If care is better elsewhere, we aim to say so clearly and help you take the next step.

What to do next

Book a first visit so we can listen, assess, and explain whether care here may help, or whether another path is wiser.

Still unsure whether we are the right fit? Call or send a message first. We aim to get back to you promptly.

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Suitability is always determined after clinical assessment. Individual responses vary.

Chiropractic care may help manage musculoskeletal concerns for some people. It is not appropriate for every presentation. Assessment determines suitability.

Location, Hours and Practical Details

What you need for a smooth first visit.

Location

528 Marion Road, Plympton Park SA 5038 Free on-site parking at the clinic.

Get directions

Open early, late, Saturday

  • Mon to Fri7am to 7pm
  • Saturday8am to 12pm
  • SundayClosed

Health funds

All major health funds accepted where your cover applies.

What to bring

Comfortable clothing. Recent imaging or reports if you have them. No referral needed.

Ready when you are

on Marion Road

Est. 1972

Stapleton Chiropractic
528 Marion Road, Plympton Park SA 5038 · Directions
(08) 8297 5277
Mon to Fri 7am to 7pm · Sat 8am to 12pm
(08) 8297 5277
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) during a hands-on assessment at Stapleton Chiropractic
© Stapleton Chiropractic. Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor), B.Sc.(Chiro), M.Chiro.(Macq). AHPRA registered. 528 Marion Road, Plympton Park SA 5038
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Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor), B.Chiro.Sc (Macq), M.Chiro (Macq), is the Principal Chiropractor and Clinic Director at Stapleton Chiropractic in Plympton Park, Adelaide. He provides evidence-informed chiropractic care with a focus on musculoskeletal health, spinal movement, and functional improvement. Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) works with adults, older adults, and families across all stages of life, supporting concerns such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, and postural issues. He is committed to clear communication, personalised care planning, and long-term patient outcomes.
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